Jen Hollywood-Showell is the incredibly talented designer behind J Hollywood Designs, and she creates some truly stunning pieces featuring the brilliance of moissanite. Below, she tells her favorite moissanite story, and shares some great photos and videos of moissanite in different kinds of lighting.
I’ve been making and selling moissanite jewelry for a few years now, and everywhere I go, people remark on my engagement ring and wedding band, or on my moissanite stud earrings. After they gaze wide-eyed at them for a moment, only then do I tell them what it is – an eco-friendly gem that is more brilliant than a diamond, almost as hard, and only 1/10th the price. Jaws drop every time.
My favorite moissanite story is from when I was in Cancun earlier this year. I was hanging out in the po
The wedding day is the bride’s special day, and the ladies she chooses to stand up there with her during this important moment although not the center of attention are important as well! Recently, we gave away four pairs Bravo Forever Brilliant® Moissanite earrings to one lucky bride-to-be to gift to her bridesmaids. There’s nothing quite like the gift of moissanite’s sparkle to make your bridal party look their best!
Here are five of our suggested bridesmaid gift recommendations featuring the unrivaled fire and brilliance of moissanite.
Halo settings are currently enjoying huge popularity among brides-to-be, and for good reason. This setting not only looks gorgeous, it also offers tangible benefits. For example, halo settings can make a center stone look up to half a carat larger, which means a bride can choose a smaller stone (and save some money!) without sacrificing perceived size. Plus, a halo’s sparkle is especially eye-catching and dramatic.
Last week, we took a look at some of the most popular stone shapes among moissanite wearers. Now we’ll check out some of the lesser-known, but still beautiful, moissanite cuts. Offbeat, quirky, and non-conformist jewelry lovers, this list is for you!
Triangle Cut
This clean, geometric cut is perfect for the modern woman. Triangle cuts tend to look best in sleek, minimalist settings like the one pictured below. One drawback of this cut is that the points have a tendency to get chipped; however, a proper setting can eliminate the problem.
